Etymology

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http://dsal.uchicago.edu/dictionaries/soas/
A Comparative Dictionary of Indo-Aryan Languages Open in a new browser window
   Online version of the indexes of R.L. Turner's 1962-1985 dictionary from the Digital Dictionaries of South Asia.
   http://dsal.uchicago.edu/dictionaries/soas/
http://www.wordwithyou.com/index.html#COLUMN
A Word with You Open in a new browser window
   A daily on-line column, featuring little known facts about well known words and phrases.
   http://www.wordwithyou.com/index.html#COLUMN
http://starling.rinet.ru/cgi-bin/startq.cgi?flags=eygtnnl&root=config&basename=%5Cdata%5Calt%5Caltet
Altaic Etymology Open in a new browser window
   Online database version of the Altaic Etymological Dictionary by S. Starostin, A. Dybo and O. Mudrak.
   http://starling.rinet.ru/cgi-bin/startq.cgi?flags=eygtnnl&root=config&basename=%5Cdata%5Calt%5Caltet
http://www.americandialect.org/
American Dialect Society Open in a new browser window
   A scholarly association dedicated to the study of the English language in North America.
   http://www.americandialect.org/
http://www.kl.oakland.edu/kraemer/edcm/
An Etymological Dictionary of Classical Mythology Open in a new browser window
   The influence of classical mythology on the English language, astronomy, calendar terms, personal names, phrases and conversation, and pop culture.
   http://www.kl.oakland.edu/kraemer/edcm/
http://www.businessballs.com/clichesorigins.htm
Businessballs.com - Etymology of Clichés, Expressions and Words Etymology Open in a new browser window
   English language terms and expressions.
   http://www.businessballs.com/clichesorigins.htm
http://www.wordorigins.org/
Dave Wilton's Etymology Page Open in a new browser window
   Devoted to etymology of common words and slang phrases.
   http://www.wordorigins.org/
http://www.etymologic.com/
Etymologic Open in a new browser window
   The brain-twisting etymology game.
   http://www.etymologic.com/
http://www.westegg.com/etymology/
Etymologically Speaking Open in a new browser window
   A list of some curious word origins.
   http://www.westegg.com/etymology/
http://members.tripod.com/~itsmagic/ETYMOLGY.HTML
Etymology Open in a new browser window
   Word origins and links.
   http://members.tripod.com/~itsmagic/ETYMOLGY.HTML
http://sayings.jacomac.de/
European Sayings & Idiomatic Expressions Open in a new browser window
   Dedicated to gathering sayings and idioms and their translation/explanation from all over Europe. User contributions welcome.
   http://sayings.jacomac.de/
http://www.wordexplorations.info
Exploring English Words Open in a new browser window
   Exploring English words that are derived from Latin and Greek sources with etymologies and vocabulary activities.
   http://www.wordexplorations.info
http://www.wordfocus.com/
Focusing on Words Open in a new browser window
   An advanced Latin-Greek-English vocabulary source of etymologies with thematic units of roots, prefixes, and suffixes, and vocabulary quizzes.
   http://www.wordfocus.com/
http://www.funwords.com/
Fun With Word Origins Open in a new browser window
   Samples of the etymological books from word-lover Martha Barnette, author of "Ladyfingers & Nun's Tummies" and "A Garden of Words."
   http://www.funwords.com/
http://www.mootgame.com/
MooT Open in a new browser window
   The game of grammar, semantics, and etymology. Play online the game that investigates the history and meaning of English words.
   http://www.mootgame.com/
http://www.io.com/gibbonsb/words.words.words.html
Nautical Expressions in the Vernacular Open in a new browser window
   Myriad expressions in everyday English have nautical origins. This web page lists expressions and definitions mentioned by listswains, members of the Patrick O'Brian Mailing List, also known as the Gunroom.
   http://www.io.com/gibbonsb/words.words.words.html
http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ling215/NewWords/index.html
New Words In English Open in a new browser window
   Neologisms and novel uses of words in English collected by members of the class Linguistics/English 215, Words in English: Structure, History and Use, taught by Suzanne Kemmer at Rice University.
   http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ling215/NewWords/index.html
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kidsroom/nysfacts/counties.html
New York State Facts Open in a new browser window
   The origins of New York State's county names.
   http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kidsroom/nysfacts/counties.html
http://www.etymonline.com/
Online Etymology Dictionary Open in a new browser window
   History and evolution of more than 30,000 words, including slang and technical terms.
   http://www.etymonline.com/
http://members.aol.com/MorelandC/Phrases.htm
Origin of Phrases Open in a new browser window
   Categorized etymologies of phrases.
   http://members.aol.com/MorelandC/Phrases.htm
http://oed.com/cgi/display/wotd
Oxford English Dictionary Open in a new browser window
   Presents a word a day complete with pronunciation, spellings, etymology, quotations and date chart.
   http://oed.com/cgi/display/wotd
http://pandorawordbox.com/
Pandora's Word Box Open in a new browser window
   Relates medical terminology to the humanities, offering a weekly overview with references to classical etymology.
   http://pandorawordbox.com/
http://pw1.netcom.com/~rlederer/index.htm
Richard Lederer's Verbivore Open in a new browser window
   Linguistic fun from, Richard Lederer, the best-selling author of The Word Circus and the new Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay, a helpful guide for grappling with vexing grammar questions.
   http://pw1.netcom.com/~rlederer/index.htm
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/showcase/roots.html
Roots of English Open in a new browser window
   An etymological dictionary you can download by Prof. Eugene Cotter, Seton Hall University.
   http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/showcase/roots.html
http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/gswithenbank/sayindex.htm
Sayings and Everyday Expressions Open in a new browser window
   Your online source for the sayings and expressions you use everyday. Search for their meaning, history and origin, find sayings, expressions, phrases, quotations, cliches, unusual words, and wordplay.
   http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/gswithenbank/sayindex.htm
http://www.geocities.com/athens/delphi/1979/trivia.html
Taiwan Teacher Open in a new browser window
   A new word or phrase posted every week giving you the meaning, origin and an example of the usage of the word or phrase.
   http://www.geocities.com/athens/delphi/1979/trivia.html
http://www.takeourword.com/
Take Our Word for It Open in a new browser window
   Weekly etymology magazine.
   http://www.takeourword.com/
http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/
The Mavens' Word of the Day Open in a new browser window
   Daily explanation about new words, word origins, and slang expressions from Jesse Sheidlower, a senior editor in Random House's Reference Division.
   http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/
http://www.phrases.org.uk/
The Phrase Finder Open in a new browser window
   The meanings and origins of thousands of English phrases and sayings. Also contains a discussion forum to ask a panel questions on the meaning and origin of phrases.
   http://www.phrases.org.uk/
http://www.word-detective.com/
The Word Detective Open in a new browser window
   Words and language in a humorous vein. The online version of The Word Detective, a newspaper column answering readers' questions about words and language. Written by Evan Morris.
   http://www.word-detective.com/
http://www.rootsweb.com/~genepool/meanings.htm
What's The Meaning of This? Open in a new browser window
   The origins of quirky English words and phrases like "In like Flynn" and "blackmail."
   http://www.rootsweb.com/~genepool/meanings.htm
http://www.thewritersplace.com/writestuff/origins.htm
Word Origins Open in a new browser window
   This regularly updated page, provided by The Writer's Place, focuses on a word and its spelling, pronunciation, and derivation.
   http://www.thewritersplace.com/writestuff/origins.htm
http://www.wordsources.info/
Word Sources Open in a new browser window
   Includes a searchable database of Latin and Greek roots and affixes, a free newsletter, and links to other sites.
   http://www.wordsources.info/
http://www.wordspy.com/
Word Spy Open in a new browser window
   Collection of recently coined words, existing words that have enjoyed a recent renaissance, and older words that are now being used in new ways.
   http://www.wordspy.com/
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48468
Word and Phrase Origins Open in a new browser window
   Directory. Part of the Internet Public Library. Describes books and web sites that might be helpful. Offers a hint on how to use an ordinary search engine when looking for etymology.
   http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48468
http://www.innvista.com/culture/religion/bible/compare/heathen.htm
Words with Heathen Origins in the Scriptures Open in a new browser window
   An etymological study of numerous words used in churches and Scriptures that have their origin in pagan religions.
   http://www.innvista.com/culture/religion/bible/compare/heathen.htm
http://www.worldwidewords.org/
World Wide Words Open in a new browser window
   Michael Quinion writes about International English from a British viewpoint. Hundreds of pages on the history, origins, evolution and idiosyncrasies of English, with features on new words and words in the news.
   http://www.worldwidewords.org/

Last Updated: 2004-10-14 00:07:37